The 1900s

Top left, counter-clockwise: Recreation Park; Vancouver Lacrosse Team; Rossland Snowshoe race; Victoria Amity Baseball Team.

Soccer, lacrosse, and rugby drew enormous crowds during the first decade of the century. Professional baseball made its first appearance in Vancouver. Enthusiastic fans paid to watch their favourite teams go head-to-head at facilities like Recreation Park.

Lacrosse became truly professional. The professional games were relocated from wide-open playing fields to enclosed facilities. Entrance fees provided the money to pay star players.

Soccer was tremendously popular with athletes of all ages. First division matches consistently drew large crowds. Teams from Vancouver Island dominated the sport.

1900s Gallery presented by: Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., Peter Cundill & Associates Limited, Gil & Sue Schmunk, Westcoast Energy Inc., Xerox Canada Ltd.